*The Willits Community Theatre presents "Two Across," a romantic comedy about strangers who meet on a BART train. The show opens Sept 13 and runs Thursdays through Sunday until Sept 29. Tickets are available at Goods' Shoppe or by calling the Theatre at 459-0895 for credit card reservations.

September 13-15

Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show. Enjoy weekend festivities at the Boonville Fairgrounds. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Adults are $8, juniors 13-18 $6, ages 7-12 $4, ages 6 and under are free. See details in today's TWN.

September 14

*Variety Show Auditions: 12 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 14 and 17 Willits United Methodist Church on School and Pine Streets, across from he Little Lake Grange. Willits Community Services and Food Bank will be holding auditions for its annual fundraiser to be held October 19. About 30 individual acts will be selected to participate. All ages welcome to present a 3 to 5 minute act of any kind. For more information, please call Kevin at 456-9429 or Marcia at 354-2801.

*Emandal's Cowboy Poetry, featuring the Sons of the San Joaquin, and 3rd Annual Apple Pie Throwdown. Throwdown is free to enter and $5 for a taste of each of the pies. Tickets are $25 or $30 at the gate; available through at the Willits Public Library or e-mail cowboypoetry@emandal.com.

*Safe Pathways ATV Rodeo: fundraising event to raise money for construction of an "independent" living environment for young adults with disadvantages or disabilities. BBQ cook-off, horseshoe tournament, craft fair, and lawn mower races. Gates open at 10 a.m. at the Willits Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds. $10 adults, kids 12 and under free.

September 15

*"A Thousand Grandmothers for Peace": join the Emandal Chorale to walk or ride in the Mendocino County Fair parade. Bring a large picture of your grandmother or grandchild. Meet at Anderson Valley H.S. in Boonville at 11 a.m. For more info call Dobbe at 367-5946. Grandfathers, grandchildren, anyone who yearns for peace, you are welcome too!

*Yard and bake sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Willits United Methodist Church across from Little Lake Grange. A church benefit.

*Water Saving Secrets at the Ukiah United Methodist Church in Ukiah from 9-11:30 a.m. Ukiah neighbors will share their tips and techniques for having a beautiful yard with a low water bill. Learn about legal grey water systems, drip irrigation, mulching, and water thrifty plants.